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Gig review: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD, CANDY KANE BAND, TEXAS CANNONBALLS – Relache Festival, Bordeaux, 12 July 2015
As Candy Kane tells the crowd, the French have always supported music and the arts, and tonight it seems they are supporting an American blues export drive it. Texas Cannonballs do what it says on the tin. You can take … Continue reading
News: DEF LEPPARD, KEITH RICHARDS, THE WINERY DOGS – Sunday 12 July 2015
Phil Collen has revealed in a recent interview that Def Leppard will release their new album in October. The Winery Dogs plan to release their new album in October. The reunited Junkyard have release a new single ‘Faded’ and plan … Continue reading
Gig review: AC/DC – Wembley Stadium, London, 4 July 2015
AC/DC’s greatest virtue is that they never change a winning formula, but the past year has been the most challenging to their future since Bon Scott’s death, with founder member Malcolm Young sadly suffering from dementia and drummer Phil Rudd … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Chris Slade, Cliff Williams, gig, review, rock, Rock or Bust, Stevie Young, Wembley Stadium
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Album review: JARED JAMES NICHOLS – Old Glory And The Wild Revival
Listenable Records [Release date 06.04.15] The blues rock revival shows no sign of slowing and another newcomer worthy of your attention is 25 year-old US based blues rock guitarist Jared James Nichols. Prior to the release of this debut album … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, blues rock, guitarist, Jared James Nichols, Old Glory and the Wild Revival, review, rock
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News: SPOCK’S BEARD, QUEENSRYCHE, RORY GALLAGHER – Thursday 2 July 2015
Queensryche will release their new album in October. AC/DC have added their music to streaming music services including Spotify and Apple. Spock’s Beard release their new album ‘The Oblivion Particle’ on Aug 21st on Inside Out. Sony have won a … Continue reading
Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Band Entrees & Exits, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions
Tagged AC/DC, blues, classic, metal, news, prog, Queensryche, rock, Rory Gallagher, Smile, Spock's Beard, Spotify, upcoming albums
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Single and EP reviews: TWO BEATS APART, THE STANDARD LAMPS
THE STANDARD LAMPS – Mono EP www.thestandardlamps.com A frustrating band name if you want people to find you on Google, The Standard Lamps are a three-piece band who have already landed support slots with The Who and in the autumn … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Quick Plays, Single and EP reviews
Tagged Aim, EP, Fire, mod, Mono, pop, rock, The Standard Lamps, THE WHO, Two Beats Apart
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Quick plays: OSUKARU, DAVID CELIA, ED DUPAS
OSUKARU Transition www.osukarumusic.com [Release date 01.06.15] A band led by keyboards player/songwriter Oz Osukaru and this album is half new material, with some older songs given a reboot. Must admit not to knowing the name, however the songs on here … Continue reading
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Tagged A Good American Life, album, AOR, David Celia, Double Mind, Ed Dupas, folk, melodic, Osukaru, pop, review, rock, singer, songwriter, Transition
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News: DEEP PURPLE, CRAZY TOWN, BLACKMORE’S NIGHT – Thursday 25 June 2015
Photo: Iain Scott/GRTR! CHRIS SQUIRE (1948-2015) Yes co-founder and influential bass player has died from acute erythroid leukemia. Crazy Town release their new album, ‘The Brimstone Sluggers’, on 28th August via Membran/The Orchard. Screaming Eagles release their new album ‘Stand … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackmore's Night, classic, Crazy Town, Deep Purple, folk, live albums, metal, new albums, news, rock, upcoming
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News: Fee Waybill of THE TUBES interview and UK tour (June 2015)
In this exclusive interview edit Fee Waybill of The Tubes chats to David Randall about the forthcoming tour and meeting audience expectations (14:58) Gig review: Manchester, 8 August 2015 The Tubes tour continues! The Tubes Anniversary Special Get Ready to … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS
Tagged AOR, Fee Waybill, interview, Johnny Bugger, June 2015, punk, Quay Lewd, radio, rock, The Tubes, UK tour
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Gig review: FOTHERINGAY – Under The Bridge, London, 19 June 2015
The re-ascendancy of folk rock continues apace and unsurprisingly its antecedents are dusted down, peered at, prodded. Most are faded, without light since the glory days of the early 70′s, some weathered but kicking hard at the traces. Scratch the … Continue reading
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Tagged 19 June 2015, Equation, Fairport Convention, folk, Fotheringay, Gerry Conway, gig, Jerry Donahue, Kathryn Roberts, Little Johnny England, London, Pat Donaldson, PJ Wright, review, rock, Sally Barker, Sandy Denny, Sean Lakeman, The Dylan Project, The Poozies, The Voice, Trevor Lucas, Under the Bridge
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Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 3, 14 June 2015
For any classic rock fan the Sunday line up was not to be missed with Slash, Motley Crue, in their last UK festival appearance, and Kiss all ready to show the young guns how a festival set should be done. … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 June 2015, Alterbridge, Backyard Babies, Billy Idol, Color Of Noise, Donington Park, Download, Download Festival, festival, Gene Simmons, gig, HEAT, Kiss, metal, Mick Mars, Motley Crue, Myles Kennedy, Nikki Sixx, Paul Stanley, review, rock, Slash, The Dead Daisies, Tommy Lee, Tremonti, Vince Neal, Von Hertzen Brothers, We Are Harlot
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Album review: ASIA, JAH WOBBLE, STRAWBS, GONG (Access All Areas)
Edsel Records [Release date 08.06.15] CD/DVD The latest batch of AAA releases run the full gamut from the melodic pop rock of Asia to the weird and wonderful meanderings of Daevid Allen’s Gong. All packages include a CD plus DVD … Continue reading
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Tagged Access All Areas, album, AOR, Asia, Canterbury, CD, Daevid Allen, Dave Cousins, DVD, folk, Gong, Jah Wobble, Pat Thrall, Pip Pyle, pop, progressive, review, rock, The Strawbs
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Quick plays: STEVE LOGAN, MRS FRIZZLE, DEADLOCK NCHC
MRS FRIZZLE Queen German’s can’t do pop. At least not convincingly. Or if they can, I can’t think of a single one that has managed to cross over to the world market. Mrs Frizzle are not likely to be the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Deadlock NCHC, Deliverance, Hardcore, metal, Mrs Frizzle, pop, Queen, review, rock, singer, songwriter, Steve Logan, The Fill-In's
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DVD review: Heaven Adores You (The Life & Music of Elliott Smith)
Eagle Vision [Release date 17.07.15] Several things are clear from this elegant documentary of the life and music of Elliott Smith. Firstly, he was revered by those whose lives he touched, and secondly, as evidenced by some of the footage … Continue reading
DVD review: THE WHO – Live At Shea Stadium 1982
Eagle Vision [Release date 29.06.15] Released for the first time as part of their 50th anniversary celebration, this DVD captures the second of The Who’s two nights at New York’s Shea Stadium on 13 October 1982. It was part of … Continue reading
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Tagged DVD, John Entwistle, Kenney Jones, Live At Shea Stadium 1982, Pete Townsend, review, rock, Roger Daltrey, THE WHO
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News: VINDICTIV, CONSTANCIA, JOURNEY – Monday 22 June 2015
MelodicRock Records release the following two albums on July 10th. Vindictiv release ‘World Of Fear’ and feature Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals. Also out on the same day is Constancia’s new album ‘Final Curtain’. The band features Mikael Rosengren … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Chris De Garmo, classic, gigs, Journey, melodic, metal, news, Queensryche, rock, tours, upcoming albums, VINDICTIV
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Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 2, 13 June 2015
Saturday dawned grey and wet, not a good combination, but hey there was rock to be had and we had our trusty ponchos, is it socially acceptable to wear a plastic poncho outside a festival site? The morning got off … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 June 2015, Ace Frehley, Black Star Riders, Chuck Billy, Donington Park, Download, Faith No More, festival, gig, Kiss, Marilyn Manson, metal, Mike Patton, Muse, review, Ricky Warwick, rock, Scott Gorham, Testament, The Struts
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Album review: BACHMAN – Heavy Blues
Linus Entertainment [Release date 13.04.15] There’s no better time than in the autumn of your career to go back to the musical roots that inspired you in the first place, and so it is that the former Guess Who and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Anna Ruddick, Bachman, Bachman Turner Overdrive, blues, Bo Diddley, Dale Anne Brendon, Guess Who, Heavy Blues, Jeff Healey, Joe Bonamassa, Keith Moon, Kevin Shirley, Luke Dourcet, Neil Young, Pete Townsend, Peter Frampton, Randy Bachman, review, Robert Randolph, rock, Scott Holiday
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Album review: DIXIE REPUBLIC – Redneck Way
Dixie Republic Music [Release date 30.01.15] Dixie Republic is a Nashville based trio with a big sound and a retro bent, who pen heartfelt songs that mirror both their culture and beliefs. However, once they stated their outlook as on … Continue reading
Album review: 4th LABYRINTH – Quattro Stagioni
4th Labyrinth Music [Release date 04.09.15] Described as classic progressive rock & pop band, 4th Labyrinth is much more than that. They are a band that reaches well beyond the 4 seasons concept of the album title. And while … Continue reading
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Tagged 10CC, 4th Labyrinth, album, ambient, Claudia McKenzie, Colin Blunstone, Daryl Hall, John Harper, Marcel Kunkel, Phil Spector, pop, prog, Quattro Stagioni, review, rock, The Motors, Tom Winch
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Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 1,12 June 2015
5am. Not the most rock ‘n’ roll of hours to rise on a Friday morning but when you have a 311 mile journey to the spiritual home of all things metal these sacrifices have to be made. What I do … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 June 2015, Baby Metal, Black Stone Cherry, blues, Blues Pills, Clutch, Corey Taylor, Donington Park, Download, Dragonforce, Five Finger Death Punch, gig, Glenn Tipton, Ivan Moody, Judas Priest, Lacuna Coil, live, metal, review, Ritchie Faulkener, Rob Halford, rock, SLIPKNOT, The Cadillac Three
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Interview: JOSH TAERK (June 2015)
Josh Taerk releases his new album ‘Here’s To Change’ in July and has just completed a run of UK shows. We catch-up with Josh who tells us more about the album, and how the recent UK dates went. Over to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Canadian, Here's To Change, interview, John Oates, Josh Taerk, Max Weinberg, Nasville, pop, Rising Stars, rock, singer, songwriter
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News: NEWMAN, EVERGREY, MUSE – Sunday 14 June 2015
DeathDealer (who feature Ross the Boss ex-Manowwar/The Dictators) release their new album ‘Hallowed Ground’ on September 11th via SMG Records. Newman will release their new, as yet untitled album, by the end of the year. Trixter’s Steve Brown will stand-in … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Drive She Said, Evergrey, gigs, Joel Hoekstra, melodic, metal, NEWMAN, news, rock, upcoming albums
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Album review: JOE SATRIANI – Shockwave Supernova
In this interview edit from May 2013, Joe Satriani tells David Randall how he approaches the making of his albums, and his thoughts on what makes a good instrumental guitar album (and guitarist) (5:54) Sony Music [Release date 24.07.15] If … Continue reading
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Tagged album, guitar, guitarist, interview, Joe Satriani, Mike Keneally, review, rock, Shockwave Supernova
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Album review: JOHN WETTON – Anthology The Studio Recordings Vol.1
In this interview extract from April 2009 John Wetton tells David Randall about his early influences, and the immediate aftermath of his departure from Asia in 1991 which led to the release of his second, and favourite, solo album ‘Battle … Continue reading
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Tagged album, anthology, Asia, Billy Sherwood, Dick Wagner, Family, Geoff Downes, Greg Bisonette, interview, John Wetton, King Crimson, Martin Barre, Michael Landau, review, rock, Roxy Music, Steve Hackett, Steve Lukather, The Studio Recordings Vol.1, Wishbone Ash
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